Thomas Byrne

EU affairs minister backs Ireland's 'old school' view of CAP

Rural Life

EU affairs minister backs Ireland's 'old school' view of CAP

Ireland's Minister of State for European affairs has defended what he called Ireland's "old school" understanding of the CAP.

Does a new government mean a new impetus for agriculture?

Tillage

Does a new government mean a new impetus for agriculture?

The new government will fully recognise the role played by agriculture at the very heart of the Irish economy and across society as a whole

Byrne appointed as new Minister of State for European Affairs

Agri Politics

Byrne appointed as new Minister of State for European Affairs

Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne has been appointed as the new Minister of State for European Affairs. Byrne replaces Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee.